University Place Has a Parking Problem. Here’s What Management, Patrons Have to Say.
As University Place in Chapel Hill undergoes redevelopment, it’s led to a decrease in parking spots – which culminated in the last few weeks.
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Towing
Supreme Court Keeps Towing Ordinance, Drops Cell Phone Rule
The Supreme Court has decided against passing the law that would ban cell phone use whilst driving in Chapel Hill. The law would have also constrained towing in the town as well.
Read MoreCarrboro BOA The Latest To Tackle Towing
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen held a public hearing about the Town’s towing ordinance, most notably from representatives of Carr Mill Mall.
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CH Towing Ordinance Effective Monday
On Monday, Chapel Hill’s towing ordinance that was once struck down by a North Carolina Superior Court Judge takes effect.
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Carrboro Ready To Act On Towing Complaints
A week after the state Appeals Court upheld Chapel Hill’s ability to enforce its towing laws, a Carrboro resident has filed a complaint against Barnes Towing for violating the Town Code.
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Mayor Kleinschmidt: Court Of Appeals Made Right The Call
In King versus Town of Chapel Hill, the state court of appeals has overturned a ruling by the superior court that a ban on towing practices in Chapel Hill was unconstitutional.
Read MoreBusy Night Ahead For CHTC
The Chapel Hill Town Council will review towing regulations and the town’s cell phone driving ban at a meeting Monday.
Read MoreChapel Hill Towing Ordinance Receives Court Of Appeals Hearing Monday
CHAPEL HILL – The issue of towing is once again back in the spotlight in Chapel Hill as George’s Towing will appear before the State Court of Appeals Monday in regards to a town towing ordinance. According to the News and...
Read MoreDowntown Parking Dilemma
Recently I was able to get together with a dear friend to catch up on each other’s busy summers. We were able to work out a day when we were both free for lunch and after some back and forth about our options we agreed we’d...
Read MoreCell Phones, Towing, & Teachers
Back in April I wrote about the Chapel Hill Town Council (CHTC) banning both handheld and hands-free cell phone use by drivers (with limited exceptions). The point of my column then was not to root for distracted driving; it...
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